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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.48, 4,146.42 and 1,745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.48, 4,146.42 and 1,745.68 is: 2,409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.48 : 4,146.42 = 1,745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.48/4,146.42 = 1,745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.48x = 4,146.42 × 1,745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.48x = 7,238,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,322.47/3,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.18

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